A 60-pound alligator snapping turtle — among the first reported in the wild in Massachusetts — turned up in an Essex County pond after officials said it had apparently been abandoned by its owner.

Editor's note: This article was updated with new information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A sea turtle was found dead in a sargassum seaweed patch on the beach south of ...

Earlier this spring an Essex County resident notified MassWildlife of a snapping turtle acting oddly in their yard and asked for help. What MassWildlife staff found was a female alligator snapping ...

An Indiana man was arrested after he was seen dancing alongside a bustling roadway while allegedly carrying a state-protected turtle — and a baggie of meth. The man, who wasn’t publicly identified, ...

Indiana conservation officers arrested the suspect in Harrison County, which is in the south-central part of the state. Officers saw the individual dancing in the road while carrying an Eastern box ...

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...

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Jasneet Singh is a writer who finally has a platform to indulge in long rants about small moments on TV and film in overwhelming detail. With a literature background, she is drawn to the narrative ...

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The finish line on the shot clock debate in New Jersey high school basketball came into view, but just barely. The narrow margin reflected just how divided the room still is. Coaches have been pushing ...

As mediators, we have a responsibility to consider all parties and participants at mediation in order to provide a fair and equitable experience. This includes awareness of and sensitivity to the ...